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    juvenile
    /ˈdʒuːvɪnʌɪl/

    adjective

    noun

    • 1. a young person.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJUVENILE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Juvenile can be an adjective or a noun, and it has different meanings in law, biology and disapproval. Learn how to use it in sentences and find synonyms, antonyms and translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › juvenileJuvenile Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word juvenile as an adjective and a noun. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases and articles.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › juvenileJUVENILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A baby is generally a year old or younger and a preschooler is no more than 5-years-old, while an adolescent or a teenager is often aged 13 to 19. A juvenile, however, can describe any of these ages. The word juvenile is often used when discussing children who break the law.

  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishJUVENILE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Juvenile can be an adjective meaning young or silly, or a noun meaning a young person. Learn how to use it in different contexts and languages with examples and translations.

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › juvenileJuvenile - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    While the noun juvenile refers to someone not physically or emotionally mature, the word is often used as an adjective to refer to anything specifically for young people, such as juvenile reading materials or movies.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › (juvenileJUVENILE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    adjective. of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or suitable or intended for young persons: juvenile books. young; youthful: juvenile years. immature; childish; infantile: His juvenile tantrums are not in keeping with his age. noun. a young person; youth. Theater. a youthful male or female role. an actor or actress who plays such parts.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJUVENILE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of juvenile as a noun, adjective, and adverb, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin of juvenile.